It’s February, which means Valentine’s Day is right around the corner! If your special someone happens to be a travel lover, you have come to right place! My husband and I love to travel and explore the world (both near and far) together, and our gifts to each other often show that.
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This Valentine’s Day gift guide has options for every budget. I’ve broken down my ideas into two categories: experience gifts and tangible gifts. I’ve included a variety so that each person can find some inspiration for their loved one this Valentine’s Day!
Valentine’s Day Gifts for Travel Lovers
Experience Gifts
My husband and I are minimalists, and therefore experiences tend to be our favorite types of gifts. We often skip traditional gift-giving and put money aside for our adventures. While experiences can be expensive, there are also very affordable options out there. Here are a few of my favorite ideas:
I’m going to start with my favorite gift option! Book a romantic photoshoot for you and your special someone! Give him or her the gift of beautiful memories that you’ll cherish forever. Flytographer is an amazing company that partners with photographers around the world (in over 200 cities). We used their services to book a photoshoot with a local photographer, Kirill, in Paris for our babymoon, and we will forever cherish those photographs and memories. You can read more about their amazing services in this blog post. (We have also used them in Edinburgh and Oahu!)
You can book the photoshoot for anytime (it does not have to be in February), and you can use my link to save $25 on your first photo shoot!
Another one of my favorite ideas, if it’s in your budget, is to book a romantic getaway! It can be a local getaway for a night or two, or something abroad, depending on your budget. My husband and I love using Airbnb when we travel. We love the flexibility of being able to make lodging choices that work best for us.
There are so many fun, romantic getaway opportunities to choose from on Airbnb, including a tree house in Hawaii, a beach hut in Indonesia, a castle in England, or a penthouse apartment in Spain.
If you would prefer to make the destination choice together, you can purchase an Airbnb giftcard.
This next category is a little more broad, and the possibilities are endless. Check out Airbnb Experiences for local adventure ideas. Schedule a cooking class (like this pasta-making class with a grandma in Italy), make jewelry together (like this wedding ring making class n Cornwall), learn to rock climb (in Joshua Tree or Lisbon), go whale watching (in Monterey or Maui), or relax with yoga (in Sweden or San Francisco). As you browse through your options, you’ll find so much inspiration for a special, unique date! Your loved one will surely love the exciting date that you’ll surprise them with!
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A Membership for On-Going Adventures!
Consider purchasing a membership for a destination that you and your special someone can enjoy throughout the year. Consider what you love to do together! This could be a US National Parks pass (or a state park membership for your local state), a membership for a local kayaking club, or a membership to your favorite theme park (Walt Disney World, anyone?). This is a gift that will keep on giving throughout the year as you enjoy date after date.
Tangible Gifts
Giving a tangible gift is the more traditional gift-giving route for Valentine’s Day. Here are few thoughtful gift ideas for your loved one that will appeal to their sense of adventure. With Amazon Prime, most of these gifts will arrive within 2 days! (If you don’t have Amazon Prime yet, you can sign-up for a free 30 day trial here.)
Scratch maps are so fun for those who love to travel. This sentimental gift will allow you to scratch off the travel destinations you’ve traveled to as a couple, and it will spark hope for your future possibilities! There are so many styles to choose from.
These beautiful framed city maps will look beautiful hanging in your home. Is there a city that is special to you two? Maybe it’s the city where you met, where you fell in love, where you got married, or where you went on your first trip together. Choose your favorite city from the list of options for a sentimental decor gift.
I love the idea of giving your loved one an “Adventure Fund”. I realize that not everyone is able to book a getaway or pay for a full-day date. This adorable wooden box is designed to inspire you to save for your next adventure together, no matter what your budget may be.
Nothing says “let’s go on an adventure” like a beautiful new piece of luggage! We love traveling with our Minima Carry-On Spinner Suitcase. We love its beautiful, sleek design, lightweight features, and beautiful color options. You can read my complete review of this suitcase here: Minimalist Carry-On Luggage | Chester Minima Spinner Suitcase Review.
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If you would like more tangible gift ideas for the special traveler in your life, check out these gift guides for inspiration:
I hope you found these Valentine’s Days gifts for travel lovers inspirational! Did anything from the list spark your interest? I would love to hear what you plan on giving your loved one on this special holiday.
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30 Comments
Jane Dempster-Smith
What a gift packed article and perfect for valentines day and even for xmas and birthdays. The Flytographer is such a cool idea. I also like the idea of a romantic airbnb. thanks for the information.
Leah
I am glad you enjoyed it! I agree that these ideas are great for any gift-giving occasion. Thanks for reading! 🙂
Anda
I love your list: from very expensive to really inexpensive gifts. I would prefer a romantic getaway in an airbnb for this Valentine’s Day.
Leah
I agree- an Airbnb getaway sounds lovely! 🙂 I am glad you enjoyed the list. My goal was to include ideas for all budgets.
brooke
I have always liked experiences more than stuff, but I like the scratch off map! I’ve often booked accommodation and planned outdoor adventures for partners and this seems to be the most appreciated/enjoyed
Leah
I agree- I love experiences! Outdoor adventures are my favorite type of gift too.
Daniel
What a useful list of suggestions at the right time! I suck at choosing presents for different occasions and i was really wondering what the hell should i get my gf this valentine. this article sure helped me! Thank you for sharing it 🙂
Leah
I’m so glad it was helpful! Good luck choosing the perfect gift for your girlfriend. 🙂
Lisa
I really like the idea of the scratch off map, and probably would get this for myself even after valentines day! The airbnb getaway is always a great idea, and a chance to spend quality time together. great v day ideas!
Leah
I agree- the scratch off map is great for anyone and not just couples!
Paul
This is a great list of gift ideas. I like that you’ve included a few experiences as well as physical gifts. I’d take the local adventure, that sounds like a great idea.
Leah
Glad you like the ideas! I agree that a local adventure sounds like a lot of fun!
Nat
This is brilliant! I may have “Accidentally on purpose” sent this to my partner haha 🙂 thank you!
Leah
HAHA! I hope you get what you’re hoping for this Valentine’s Day! 🙂
Shreya Saha
I absolutely love the idea of booking a romantic place in Airbnb. That would be great! Spending some cozy time with your partner on the valentine’s day in a romantic place is ideal! The other tangible gifts that you have mentioned are also very cool, especially the matched passport covers.
Leah
I completely agree- a romantic Airbnb sounds lovely! Thanks for stopping by! 🙂
highlands2hammocks
These are some really lovely ideas 🙂 We like to choose experiences over the gifts 🙂
Leah
We think experiences are the way to go too! So special in the long term!
Cara Gabriel
These are great ideas! I’m all about travel as a gift. I especially liked the adventure fund gift to save for the next trip. Thanks for sharing these gift ideas.
Leah
Thank you for stopping by! I’m so glad you enjoyed these ideas. 🙂
Zoë
Great ideas! I would love to do a photo shoot one day, somewhere really special.
Leah
I highly recommend it! It is such a perfect way to capture your special memories!
Farrah
…I want…all of these, hahaha. Experience gifts are my favorite, and I’m in an LDR right now so every adventure sounds like it’d be extra awesome!
Leah
I agree- they all look fun to me! 🙂 I hope you get your adventure soon!
Karen
Thank you so much for this! I’ve been tearing my hair out trying to work out what to get hubby – he’s definitely receiving an experience this year.
Leah
Experiences are our favorite! 🙂
Jayne
I like the idea of a new local adventure as a gift for travel lovers this valentines. Sometimes it’s nice to expereince something new on your door step
Leah
I agree! We love our local adventures!
Amanda
Great list of gifts I’ll take them all. And perfect ideas for all holidays too!!
Leah
I’m so glad! 🙂